Castle Rock State Park Saratoga Gap Trail Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SCR-57250-R3)
Summary
SCH Number
2025101131
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
Castle Rock State Park Saratoga Gap Trail Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SCR-57250-R3)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/23/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SCR-57250-R3, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the California Department of Recreation, as represented by Michael Towne.
Bridge Replacement 1/South Bridge: The Project is limited to the demolition and removal of the existing southern bridge structure and installation of the new bridge structure in the same location. The previous bridge structure constrained the creek at the crossing and created an unnatural bank slope. Following the removal of the old bridge structures, the top of bank of the creek and adjacent areas will be regraded to restore the area to a more natural bank slope. Additionally, a small area (16 by 20 foot) adjacent to but outside the top of bank is proposed to be excavated at a sharp bend of the creek upstream of the bridge to limit erosion and prevent future bank failure. Brush boxes are proposed to be installed at the toe of slope for the opposite bank to stabilize the bank edge where erosion is occurring due to the sharp angle of the creek in this location. The brush boxes will consist of natural fiber netting and cuttings from locally sourced plant species.
Bridge Replacement 2/North Bridge: The Project is limited to the demolition and removal of the existing northern bridge structure and installation of the new bridge structure in the same location. The previous bridge structure constrained the creek at the crossing and created an unnatural bank slope. Following the removal of the old bridge structures, the top of bank of the creek and adjacent areas will be regraded to restore the area to a more natural bank slope.
Contact Information
Name
Alexis Harrison
Agency Name
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Teri Crawford
Agency Name
CA Dept of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
District Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Parcel #
088-071-18
Other Location Info
There are two locations for this Project: Project Location 1) Bridge Replacement 1/South Bridge: The Project is located at an unnamed tributary to the San Lorenzo River, in the County of Santa Cruz County, State of California; Latitude 37.24104, Longitude -122.11961; Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 088-071-18; and Project Location 2) Bridge Replacement 2/North Bridge: The Project is located at an unnamed tributary to the San Lorenzo River, in the County of Santa Cruz County, State of California; Latitude 37.24145, Longitude -122.11962; Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 088-071-18.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2 and 4, California Code of Regulations, title 14, section (15302 & 15304)
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced and minor alterations in the condition of vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, except for forestry purposes.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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